Dentistry – Orthodontics – Tool
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-16
2006-05-16
Manahan, Todd E. (Department: 3732)
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Tool
Reexamination Certificate
active
07044733
ABSTRACT:
A mounting aid for positioning an orthodontic bracket on a tooth is provided. The aid comprises a sheet strip having an abutment portion for the positive engagement at the bracket, a holding portion for anchoring at the sheet strip an elastomeric tensioning device attached to the bracket, and a lug extending away from the holding portion. The lug is embedded in casting compound made to form a small cap of the tooth to be aligned using Hiro technology. A mounting gauge formed of the mounting aid and the small cap can non-destructively be removed from the bracket after attachment of the bracket on the tooth by means of the mounting aid. If the bracket shall detach from the tooth in the course of the orthodontic treatment, the mounting gauge can be used for positioning the bracket when newly attaching same on the tooth.
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Jansson, Shupe, Munger & Antaramian
Manahan Todd #E.
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